Petition of James Joyce for guardianship of the person and property
of Lafayett J. and Sarah Chivers, minor heirs of A. H. Chivers, deceased.
Dated 11 March 1863.

Bond of James Joyce, guardian of the person and property of Lafayette
J. and Sarah Chivers; $4500. Sureties: L. H. Chivers and E. Chivers. Dated
3 April 1863.

Inventory and appraisal of property belonging to the minor heirs of A.
H. Chivers, deceased. To Lafayette J. Chivers: Martha, a slave, age 26, that
has child 2 years old; 25 head cattle. To Sarah P. Chivers: Hester, 11 years
old; Julia, 9 years old; 12 head cattle. Returned 31 Aug. 1863 by S. McWiley
and Hiram Granberry. Filed 31 August 1863.

Petition of guardian to place for hire the negroes belonging to the minor
heirs. Filed 31 Aug. 1863.

Report of James Joyce, guardian, that he has paid E. Chivers for board,
clothing, and schooling for Lafayette J. and Sarah P. Chivers. Filed 31 August
1863.

Guardian reports amounts he has received in specie from M. W. Deavenport
and from Dr. Lipscomb. He has paid out in specie to A. J. Halford, Dr. Lipscomb,
Dr. Upshaw, Monroe - for leather, and Wilson - for saddle. Filed March
1866.